Tag Archives: Police and Crime Commissioner

Retread or Retreat-Ed? Tony Lloyd MP for GMP Commissioner?

Posted on 07/02/2012 by samchapman

The MEN today listed Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party, Tony Lloyd MP as set to enter the race for Police and Crime Commissioner in Greater Manchester. If elected, he would have to stand down from Parliament, where he has … Continue reading →

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Cop-In or Cop-Out in West Mercia?

Posted on 06/02/2012 by samchapman

The Shropshire Star today identifies Des Parkinson, a retired chief superintendent with Dyfed-Powys Police, as wanting the Conservative nomination. The article claims the former national secretary of the Police Superintendents’ Association was involved in the creation of the Sex Offenders … Continue reading →

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Total Politics on Police Commissioners

Posted on 06/02/2012 by samchapman

November’s Total Politics article on Police Commissioners and public polling, by Andrew Hawkins of ComRes, is now online.

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Les Byrom joins former Ministers in the race to be Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner

Posted on 06/02/2012 by samchapman

The addition today of former Conservative Councillor Les Byrom CBE makes a total of 3 contenders for Labour in the Merseyside contest for Police and Crime Commissioner. The full list is:- Jane Kennedy (former minister) was rumoured to be standing … Continue reading →

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Departing Chief Constable runs for Labour in South Yorkshire

Posted on 06/02/2012 by samchapman

Today BBC Sheffield reports that Meredydd Hughes, who only stood down as Chief Constable of South Yorkshire a few months ago, would seek the Labour nomination for Police and Crime Commissioner there. See here for TOTC analysis.

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PCC race is on in Dorset

Posted on 05/02/2012 by samchapman

Up till yesterday, the people of Dorset had no clue who they would have to choose from as Police and Crime Commissioner later this year. Today that all changed as The Bournemouth Echo put the following names in the frame … Continue reading →

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Where are all the candidates for Police and Crime Commissioner?

Posted on 05/02/2012 by samchapman

Ribble Valley businessman Kevin Horkin has demanded that candidates for the Police and Crime Commissioner posts should declare themselves now. Councillor Horkin is frustrated that he is the only candidate in Lancashire to declare himself to be in the running, … Continue reading →

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The Economist considers the future for policing reform

Posted on 03/02/2012 by samchapman

The Economist calls policing the last unreformed public service, but it’s all about to change. Apparently policing could be at the front of the pack in just 18 months.What do you think? Is this well-meaning tinkering or historic reform?

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When will they, will they be famous?

Posted on 03/02/2012 by samchapman

It really is like a pregnancy – and it looks like some parents won’t be announcing they are expecting until after that difficult first 13 weeks. This report suggests that the Conservative candidacy in Norfolk is likely to be resolved by … Continue reading →

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Race to be TopOfTheCops in Gwent shapes up

Posted on 03/02/2012 by samchapman

Hamish Sandison is seeking the Labour nomination, and seems to have the backing of a substantial amount of the Welsh Labour establishment. Campaign reports that Chris Wright, a retired Patrol Sergeant from Gwent, is also running, but does not name … Continue reading →

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